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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017

Official newspaper of Fort Bend County & Missouri City

Sugar Land candidates make their best case for election

County undertakes Missouri City Middle School Gymnasium renovation project

Do you have old yearbooks, Candidates for Sugar Land City Council Dist. 4: Sean Burnett, left, Carol McCutcheon and Qaiser pictures or memorabilia from Imam at the candidates forum hosted by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce on Monday. the old Missouri City High/

By SESHADRI KUMAR promote business and residenc- best of her abilities. “I am hap- Middle School?

Sugar Land City Council can- es to help keep city taxes low,” py with that perception,” McFort Bend County Pct. 2 didates got a trick question from Burnett said. “I am for quality Cutcheon said.

Commissioner Grady Prestage the moderator Chris Breus at a developments for our current “With a face and name like is calling on the community forum hosted by the Fort Bend citizens to use and enjoy. I want that, will you be able to repre- to help with the Missouri City Chamber of Commerce and the to keep the city vibrant, with a sent me,” may be the question Middle School Gymnasium candidates managed to use it to good mix of businesses, multi- people have about him, said Q. Renovation Project. their advantage. ple industries and rising invest- Imam.

The building was acquired by Asked to say what (mis)per- ment, with manageable tax bur“Give me a chance and trust. the County from Fort Bend ISD ception people may have about den on citizens,” Burnett said.

After two years, you will change and the Commissioner plans to each of the candidates and how Carol McCutcheon turned your opinion,” Imam said. completely restore the building would they try to dispel the the answer away saying she did He will stand next to the per- and transform it into a center for wrong perception, Sean Burnett not know what people wrongly son and let them ask him ques- the community to use and enjoy. said people may be thinking “I thought about her, but she heard tions and he would ask them to He also plans to include a small am the apartments guy and high from people that she was com- look at his record, to convince museum to house the history of density guy. That is farther from mitted, caring, ethical, strong, a them of his abilities, Imam said. the building and its place in the truth.” leader who listens to the people community.

“I am pro economy. I want to and will serve District 4 to the See FORUM, Page 3 The Commissioner would like to use photographs of the building from past years as the decorative theme for the reno-

Central Fort Bend Chamber hosts Lamar C.I.S.D candidate forum

vated building and small museum.

County libraries in Missouri City and Richmond will be the drop-off point for any items you would like to lend to the County to be scanned by professional staff.

Once the process is completed, staff will contact lenders to pick up their materials.

The Library is also offering lenders an opportunity to receive their own digitized copy of the photographs, upon request.

Copies will be kept at the George Memorial Library’s Genealogy and Local History Department for researchers to use far into the future.

Those willing to share images and/or information will contribute greatly to future generations;

it is vital to the success of saving the history of this building and this community, which belongs to you.

Items can be dropped off at Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway in Missouri City, during business hours (M 12-9; Tu, W 10-9; Th10-6; F 125; Sa 10-5) or to the Genealogy Department at George Memorial Library at 1001 Golfview in Richmond (M-Th 9-9; Sa 9-5; Su 1-5.)

Commissioner Prestage would like to thank you in advance for joining us in this preservation project.

For more information or to ask questions, please contact Brenda Patton or Maurice Lewis by phone: 281-403-8000 or email: commpct2@co.fortbend.tx.us

Lamar Consolidated ISD school board candidates. Anna Gonzales, left, James Bebee, Mandi Bronsell, Kim Danziger, Kathryn Kaminski, and Karen Mendoza.

Candidates vying for the various Lamar C.I.S.D. positions answered questions and spoke with voters at the Candidate Forum hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee. The forum was held Tuesday, April 11, at the George Memorial Library and attracted a full house of interested voters.

The Central Fort Bend Chamber’s Chairman, Jim Russ, acted as the moderator for the evening’s event with the candidates.

Candidates Karen Mendoza, Kathryn Kaminski, Kay Danziger, Mandi Bronsell, James

Beebe, and Anna Gonzales were asked questions regarding preparations for the expected growth of Fort Bend County, and school safety for Lamar C.I.S.D. The candidates shared what they believed was best for the district and its students, giving their reasoning as to why they should be selected.

“We need to go back and reevaluate the role of standardized testing on our campuses” says Mendoza.

“We must continue to be on the cutting edge of technology and provide that for our students,” says Danziger.

“I implemented the request to

hire an independent auditor for Lamar C.I.S.D.” says Kaminski.

“We need to keep school safety one of our top priorities” says Bronsell.

“The district is growing rapidly, and we need to manage the growth while keeping the quality of education,” says Beebe.

“Forty-two percent of our students are economically disadvantaged so we have to create and develop programs that are unique to that demographic,” says Gonzales.

Early voting begins April 24, 2017 and the general election for Lamar C.I.S.D. is May 6, 2017.

A Show with a Live Band. Sugar Land’s national award-winning community theatre, Inspiration Stage, opens 13, The Musical on April 21 in the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr. Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out! Following a move from New York City to small-town Indiana, young Evan Goldman grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school. 13 is the only Broadway musical ever with a cast and band entirely made of teenagers. Inspiration Stage’s youth production, featuring a live band, showcases talented teenagers from the Sugar Land and Houston area, with two evening shows and two matinees the weekend of April 21-23. 13 is directed by Lex Laas, with support from music director Heather Tipsword and choreographer Monica Malone.“This amazingly talented troupe of teens are rocking out to this score and digging their teeth into these characters,” says Mandy Seymore-Sensat, Inspiration Stage’s artistic director. “It is a joy to watch them bravely take on themes that are important to young teens in a positive and inspiring way.” Tickets are available now at www.inspirationstage.com.

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The event will once again be held at the Missouri City Community Park at 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane. In addition to softball and kickball games, attractions will include food trucks and children’s activities. All proceeds will help AccessHealth provide health care to families and individuals who would otherwise likely go without the medical care they need.

“We are so grateful to our Fort Bend business community for partnering with us on this family-friendly event which raises funds to help the medically underserved in our community,” said Ac-

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NEWS City plans to buy Lakeview Auditorium from school district

Wallace withdraws; Bussell appointed interim judge

Forum From page 1 Imam listed among his top priorities safety of families and businesses and building on what has already been achieved by bringing technology and healthcare together, creating a healthcare hub. “I am not for high density apartments, unless proper analysis is done for schools, traffic and safety,” he said.

Attracting high quality businesses, promoting growth and development with a suburban atmosphere and public safety, along with strengthening neighborhood crime watch programs, are among top priorities, according to McCutcheon.

On crime, flood control, traffic and taxes and myriad other important issues, he could hit the road on day no. 1, Burnett said. The challenge is to keep the crime rate low and provide the needed resources and cutting edge technology to the police and fire and EMS personnel, he said. Also, fiscal management of the city as a whole and attracting quality employers, making Sugar Land an employment destination, are among his priorities, Burnett said.

On the urgent infrastructure issue facing the city, Imam alluded to the Internet service provider. He would like to see a top notch provider as technology is the backbone of Sugar Land.

Traffic congestion and drainage problems are urgent infrastructure needs to be addressed, McCutcheon said.

Uncertainty over economic activity and property tax are urgent issues facing the city, Burnett said. The city has to use the available funds wisely to keep its capital improvement programs going, he said.

On the issue of a proposed revenue cap by the Texas Legislature, Imam highlighted the reason for the legislation namely local entities running amuck with spiralling property valuation and lack of transparency on the valuation process.

But, Imam said, he supported “local control.”

McCutcheon said she firmly believes in local control and does not want the state to dictate. School funding needs to be fixed because that is a major chunk of the property taxes paid by residents, she said.

Bussell to the post at that time. Also, Wallace had assured that she would not run for that office.

What changed this time?

Commissioners Meyers and Vincent Morales interviewed Wallace on April 7.

Since Wallace wanted to run for office this time, Meyers and Morales said they would not be able to support her temporary appointment.

The county has been observing a policy of not appointing individuals temporarily, if he or she wants to run for that office.

Wallace’s appointment was already in jeopardy as the Fort Bend County Republican party was opposed to her appointment, especially on the Burnett said local control was always better.

Hitting at the legislators, Burnett said he would always trust his money with Councilmembers Himesh Gandhi, Steve Porter, Bridget Yeung,and Amy Mitchell (who were among the audience) rather than Paul Bettencourt and Dan Patrick (proponents of revenue cap, Senator and Lt. Governor, respectively.)

Asked about a scenario where an issue was benefitting the city as a whole, but was not in the interest of Dist. 4, all three candidates said they would do what was best for the whole city.

Asked to comment on balancing the need for high density and concern over multi-family units, Imam said there are plenty of apartment units and certainly, there is no shortage in Dist.4. If there is a shortage, it can be addressed, he said.

McCutcheon said she did not hear from anyone that the city needs density. There are plenty of apartments near Sugar Land to meet the demand, she said.

People moved to Sugar Land for its suburban atmosphere, away from Houston, McCutcheon said.

Burnett said no land in Sugar Land is zoned exclusively for apartments. They can be built only in mixed use developments and all mixed use developments do not include apartments.

Retailers in Sugar Land do not have density during day and evening times generating business and the city needs more customers, Burnett said.

In his concluding remarks, Burnett said he was passionate about the city. He had a vision for Dist. 4 and the city at large.

“We can grow it in a way that benefits all of us. A lot of work still needs to be done. I am qualified to do that as I have lived here, managed business in Sugar Land and been on the planning and zoning commission for 8 years,” Burnett said.

McCutcheon said her goal was to attract high quality businesses, while maintaining the suburban atmosphere. She wants to be voice of all Dist.

4 residents.

Imam said with professional experience in corporations like Price Waterhouse Cooper and IBM, he will get things done and move the city forward.

grounds that she is a Democrat.

On April 7, a few minutes after Meyers and Morales started their meeting with Wallace, the Fort Bend GOP sent an e-mail blast urging Republicans to call or email the county commissioners urging them not to appoint Wallace.

Meyers said he did not see the Fort Bend GOP eblast until after the meeting and after hearing from the county judge that evening that Wallace had withdrawn her candidacy.

Even as the prospect of Wallace getting the appointment appeared dim, the Fort Bend GOP eblast appeared redundant or untimely.

The next day the Fort Bend GOP sent another e-blast saying: “It has been brought to our attention that Toni Wallace has withdrawn herself from consideration. Your Republican County Commissioners and County Judge worked to qualify the candidate’s Republican credentials and stood by their conservative values and principles in not supporting the nomination.

“No further action is needed at this point. Thank you for your efforts in this matter.”

Now, the way is clear for Wallace to run for the office as a Democrat, if she so chooses.

torical Commission.

In 2000, FBISD funded $400,000 in capital improvements, Sugar Land added $100,000 and SLCAF raised more than $100,000. In 2010 Imperial Sugar Co. amended the deed that allows for educational and cultural uses only in the auditorium.

Davis told council the auditorium is 8,712 square feet and has approximately a 400-person capacity. The sale of alcohol is not allowed, there are 63 parking spots owned by FBISD (Lakeview Elementary School parking) and more are adjacent to and provided by the Friendship Community Bible Church parking lot.

The auditorium usage is 17 days a year for FBISD, a majority of the year for SLCAF and very limited for Sugar Land “due to scheduling conflicts.”

Improvements made in 2016 are a new sound system, reconditioned air conditioning unit and new/repaired fence.

This year the auditorium got new theatre seat pads and new carpeting.

Internal repairs identified by staff came to $42,500 and included refurbished windows, updated transformers and other electrical components. Miscellaneous updates were estimated at $2,500.

External site improvements totaled $10,000 for improved signage to promote upcoming

events.

Council considers it a plus for Sugar Land because a community arts venue was one of the city’s five top priorities for its 2025 vision and comprehensive plan. It will also extend public art throughout the city, be a destination activity center, provide more cultural arts in a community setting and add to Sugar Land’s showcase of history.

Davis showed current total annual operating costs of the auditorium at $39,000 with FBISD paying $25,000 and SLCAF paying $14,000.

The $39,000 includes operating expenses, insurance and ground maintenance.

Estimated city operational costs included the above expenses along with refinishing floor, interior painting, janitorial, HVAC maintenance, window and building washing. The city’s annual total came to $58,200 for operating expenses. Insurance, ground and lawn care hiked that to $82,200.

Benefits, Davis said, are increased public use, enhanced community level cultural arts venue, and better alignment with the city’s institutional purposes than it does with FBISD and alcohol sales may be allowed with city ownership. The drawbacks are more capital costs to city, competing with other resource deSee Auditorium, Page 5

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Political Ad Paid for by the Q Imam Campaign, Evelyn Traylor, Treasurer

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court last week voted unanimously to appoint Jerry Bussell as judge for Court At Law No. 4 to fill the vacancy caused by the passing of Judge R. H. “Sandy” Bielstein.

Commissioner Andy Meyers moved a motion to appoint Bussell and Commissioner Grady Prestage seconded it.

Replying to a query by Meyers, County Judge Robert Hebert told commissioners court that Bussell has said he will not seek election to the office and will serve in the interim until a new judge is elected and sworn in.

Bussell, a Sugar Land attorney, had been previously appointed to the Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 court as temporary judge in 2014, when Ken Cannata was away on medical leave.

The appointment of Bussell was a late decision and his name was considered after Toni Wallace withdrew her name from consideration.

Wallace had previously been appointed temporary county court-at-law judge when a Court No. 5 was created.

Wallace was an assistant district attorney in the office of Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey. Healey strongly recommended her

By BARBARA FULENWIDER A majority of Sugar Land council members is in favor of buying the historic Lakeview Auditorium.

Seventeen years ago Sugar Land, the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) and the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation (SLCAF) signed a 20-year agreement to renovate the interior of the Sugar Land Auditorium, which was previously known as Lakeview Auditorium.

The auditorium, which is owned by the school district, is now full of music, theatrical productions, poetry readings, recitals, lectures, movies and other cultural events.

Why Sugar Land is considering owning more of its history is the school district was interested in selling the building, which may only be used for cultural and educational events, and in August 2016 the cultural arts foundation approached the city about buying it.

The city’s staff researched the opportunity and Lindsay Davis, the city’s cultural arts manager, presented their findings at council’s workshop session. Davis provided facts figures and history. She said the school was built in 1918 by the Imperial Sugar Co. and a year later was turned over to the school district. In 1993 the building received a historical marker from the Texas His-

Sugar Land City Council District 4 Councilman Harish Jajoo endorses Imam: “While I have decided to forego a fourth term on Sugar Land City Council, my concerns for the community we love continue to influence, my role in civic life.

That is why it is essential that whoever succeeds me, expresses the same concern for our district and city, and demonstrates the independence to ensure that decisions in City Hall are always in the best interests of our citizens. I am writing to let you know about my decision to endorse Q. Imam to succeed me on Sugar Land City Council. I met with Q recently and was impressed, both by his grasp of issues affecting Sugar Land and its families, and his commitment to be an independent voice for citizens of our district. He brings the knowledge, experience, and the vigor of investment in the community to the contest, and I am certain he will make an excellent member of council. As the election nears, you will be hearing more about him and directly from him. I hope you’ll listen carefully and give serious consideration to a man I believe will be an excellent and honest member, and a voice for all the citizens in our district. Independence and grasp of the issues make Q my choice and I hope it will make him yours as well.”

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WHEN MY DADDY WENT TO WAR...

Mystery of unexploded shells

By CAROLYN BOWDEN SOMETIMES, IT’S NOT REALLY JUST LUCK: Elmer Bendiner was a navigator in a B-17 during WWll. He tells the following story of a World War II bombing run over Kassel, Germany, and the unexpected result of a direct hit on their gas tanks.

“Our B-17, the Tondelayo, was barraged by flak from Nazi antiaircraft guns. That was not unusual, but on this particular occasion our gas tanks were hit.

Later, as I reflected on the

miracle of a 20 millimeter shell piercing the fuel tank without touching off an explosion, our pilot Bohn Fawkes, told me it

was not quite that simple.

On the morning following the raid, Bohn had gone down to ask our crew chief for that

“Apparently when the armorers opened each of those shells, they found NO explosive charge. They were as clean as a whistle and just as harmless.”

EMPTY? Not all of them!

One shell contained a carefully rolled piece of paper. On it was a scrawl in Czech.

The Intelligence people scoured our base for a man who could read Czech. Eventually they found one to decipher the note.

Translated, the note read: “THIS IS ALL WE CAN DO FOR YOU NOW.” NOTE: This account was written in a book by Elmer Bendiner called “The Fall of Fortresses.”

MYSTERY SOLVED! “A

shell as a souvenir of unbelievable luck.

The crew chief told Bohn that, not just one shell but 11, had been found in the gas tanks. 11 unexploded shells where only one was sufficient to blast us out of the sky. It was as if the “sea had been parted” for us. A near-miracle, I thought.

Even after 35 years, so awesome an event leaves me shaken, especially after I heard the rest of the story from Bohn.

“He was told that the shells had been sent to our armorers to be defused. The armorers told him that our Intelligence Unit had picked them up.

They could not say why, at the time, but Bohn eventually sought out the answer.

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member of the Czech underground, working in a Nazi munitions factory, had deliberately omitted the explosives in at least 11 of the shells on his assembly line. He slipped the note into one of the shells, hoping that someone who benefited from his efforts might discover why.

That same person may have died wondering if the quiet work he was doing to subvert the enemy war machine would ever make any difference to the outcome of the war. A Flying Fortress crew had him to thank for their lives.”

(Written by Charles R. Swindoll in SIMPLE FAITH.) NEXT COLUMN: May 3 -- V-MAILS FROM DADDY

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

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FORT BEND COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on March 24, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in May, 2017, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

“Dominic Torreto has gone rogue,” exclaims Hobbs, a shocked member of the crew.

The “Fast and Furious” crew began in 2001 led by Paul Walker as Brian O’Connor and Vin Diesel as Dom. Tragically Walker died in a real-life car wreck in 2013.

But the crew of fast cars and fast women survived and now consists of the veteran Hobbs played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson; I still like calling him The Rock. Jason Statham as Deckard and Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris as Roman and Tej. With a crew like this, with this much name recognition and musclepopping hunks, this latest entry of the Fast and Furious franchise will make back its $250 million price tag by early summer.

Salaries and special effects alone must have topped $200 million.

This is a very high-dollar production.

Director F. Gary Gray, at 46, knows how to make an action movie with a big budget because I just saw him do it. Gray is best known for his award-winning movie “Straight Outta Compton” (2015) when he told the story of the birth of Hip Hop in 1980’s Los Angeles.

Other than the guys on steroids, Michelle Rodriquez returns as Letty; Dom’s love interest.

And to further counter-balance the boys, Nathalie Emmanuel reprises her role of Ramsey, the skank with the big Afro. Kurt Russell who played “Mr. Nobody” in Furious 7 joined the fun and brought along “Little Nobody” played by Little Clint.

As in Scott Eastwood at age 31.

He looks so much like his daddy that it’s spooky; no need for DNA testing.

Charlize Theron begins a new character – Cipher. And she is a super-badass woman with sexy waist-length blond hair with the attitude of a classic psychopath.

Let’s just say in deference to the latest vote by the Senate on a US Supreme Court Justice, she goes nuclear.

The story is not important; this is about rock ‘em sock ‘em power cars with big engines and big egos and this film delivers the “Fast and Furious” product; you will not be disappointed if you are a fan. I haven’t seen about the last five so I was merely visiting the shenanigans to see how things have been progressing.

Interesting footnote to the Game of Thrones devotees: Kristofer Hivju, also known as the tough guy (Tormund Giantsbane) with the big red beard from GOT has some serious screen time in this movie and you already have concluded that Nathalie Emmanuel is Missandei from GOT; she’s the hot chick who serves alongside the even hotter Daenerys Targaryen.

Can’t wait until the new season begins. The fate of the “Fast and Furious” stream of consciousness and its ability to sell tickets will remain solid. Some of my audience clapped at the end of the movie; gotta love fans of a movie franchise. They are an extremely loyal group and will keep buying tickets and love Vin “The Voice” Diesel and Dwayne Johnson – The Rock. Rock ‘n Roll.

Grade 80. Larry H. www.larryhmoviereviews.com

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Style of Case

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Adjudged Value

Estimated Minimum Bid

04-DCV134011 11/12/15

005000000007090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. ENOCH LATHAM SURVEY, ABST LORINE ALFORD, ET AL 50, UNDIVIDED 80% INT IN & TO 1 4.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MARCH 16, 2017 MOST NORTHERLY PORTION OF NORTH 25 ACRES OF 50 ACRES, VOL 65, PG 87 & VOL 182, PG 560*

$123,510.00

$68,200.00

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08-DCV161869 10/08/08

590400026590090 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. LOT 59, BLK 26, QUAIL VALLEY 7 ANDREW ROSS, ET AL LA QUINTA SECTION, CLERK'S FILE NO 9370637* MARCH 16, 2017

$183,180.00

$110,000.00

3

09-DCV176079 11/25/15

005000000003590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. IDA 1 HAMMOND, ET AL MARCH 16, 2017

4.176 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MOST SOUTHERLY PORTION OF NORTH 25 ACRES OF 50 ACRES TRACT, ENOCH LATHAM SRVY, ABST 50, VOL 65, PG. 87*

$136,650.00

$53,600.00

4

09-DCV176079 11/25/15

005000000001590 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. IDA 1 HAMMOND, ET AL MARCH 16, 2017

3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MOST SOUTHERLY PORTION OF NORTH 20 ACRES OF A 50 ACRES TRACT, ENOCH LATHAM SURV, ABST 50, VOL 65, PG 87*

$98,170.00

$35,100.00

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16-DCV229314 01/06/17

002900000025090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 CHARLES RAY RANDLE, ET AL MARCH 16, 2017

C. FULSHEAR SURV, ABST 29, VOL 202, PG 430*

$29,830.00

$6,500.00

6

16-DCV229315 12/09/16

LOT 10, BLK 10, CITY OF FULSHEAR, VOL U, PAGE 180*

$162,810.00

$6,200.00

7

16-DCV229371 01/06/17

338000010010090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 DANNY DAVIS, AKA DANNY MARCH 16, 2017 RAY DAVIS, AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF CORINE OLIVER, DECEASED 571902004007090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PAMELA S BAUM, AKA 7 MARCH 16, 2017 PAMELA SUE BAUM, ET AL

LOT 7, BLK 4, REPLAT OF PALMER PLANTATION AT LAKE OLYMPIA, REC'D IN SLIDE NO 891/B*

$183,100.00

$22,200.00

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16-DCV231029 01/11/17

734000002019091 FORT BEND COUNTY, ET AL VS. LOTS 19 & 20, BLK 2, RICE ALFREIDA FORD, AKA 4 SUB'D, VOL 321, PG 256* MARCH 16, 2017 ALFREIDA HARRIS FORD

$17,640.00

$4,400.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Richmond, Texas, March 24, 2017 Constable Wayne Thompson Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy

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Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

INDEPENDENT • APRIL 19, 2017 • Page 5

Auditorium

From Page 3 mands, operational changes for non-profits currently involved, additional staff and possible programming of the facility.

The anticipated cost summary totaled $137,200 with $82,200 for operations and maintenance, $45,000 for repairs needed and $10,000 for the fence.

Council Member At-Large No. 2 Mary Joyce spoke first and asked if the school district might get rid of the building or replace it with a new building.

City Manager Allen Bogard said no. “It’s my understanding that the provision of the donation from Imperial was based on its continued use for education and/or cultural activities.

They can’t dispose of it. It has to go back to the ownership of Imperial in whatever form that exists at that time.”

Joyce closed by saying she is “very supportive of the city owning the property and I love our history. I think it will come down to the dollars. I think there’s something we can all do to make it work.”

District 4 Councilman Harish Jajoo said his concern is can a venue that seats 400 people provide enough parking spaces for 200 vehicles. Davis said yes, there’s plenty of parking within walking distance. “If it’s a big event, valet parking would be provided.” His other concern is providing adequate restroom facilities.

Again, Davis said staff “sees these as the types of items that need to be figured out during the negotiation of this contract. We would need to come up with structure and funding.

These are the types of things we need council to discuss and then we’ll proceed.”

Councilman At-Large No. 1 Himesh Gandhi said the city’s forecast is it doesn’t have surplus dollars to spend. “This would be a major investment in having a proper adequate facility for cultural arts events.”

He asked what bucket of funds would buy the facility.

Bogard answered saying, “It depends on city council’s direction. The most likely scenario would be to look for assistance of capital costs from the 4B Corp. and perhaps a tax for operating costs.”

Gandhi ended by saying, “This is the oldest facility in Sugar Land. I’m very supportive of this.”

District 1 Councilman Steve Porter asked how much land the auditorium was on and was told it’s an acre. He also asked if parking would be free, and Davis said yes.

“Other than the Italian Film Festival, was there anything else we wanted to have there but couldn’t” because it was already booked. Davis said staff is “striving to create a calen-

dar of cultural events. With the ownership of this it would give us priority.” Porter ended his questions by saying, “I think it would be a shame to let it go.”

Then it was Dist. 3 Councilwoman Amy Mitchell’s turn to speak and she said having another cultural arts venue in town would pull audiences away from the city’s newest and major performing arts venue. It was also about the money. She noted the city has seen a downturn in sales taxes and hotel taxes.

“There are limited funds and the legislature may be really hammering us by taking away how we get funds. We don’t know what’s going to happen.

Somehow this money would have to be found somewhere and it’s not budgeted,” she said.

Mitchell then turned to the venue “seriously impacting the neighbors,” especially if alcohol is sold there. “It’s not zoned to have a big venue there.”

Davis replied that the “$82,000 annual cost can be offset. There are several options to recover some of this expense.”

Bogard said there’s no cross of competition between the city’s cultural arts facilities.

The Smart Financial Centre “won’t accommodate a show that would fit in the small theater. The facility is being used regularly right now. If council wants to pursue this it would be based on the idea that it would continue to be used as it is right now.”

Mitchell said she wants to wait on it until it’s a more complete structure and “then the $80,000 isn’t so onerous on us.

Then we can achieve everything we want for the building.

When it’s a little further down the line and our other venues are a success I’d be for it at that point. I just think it’s premature.”

Then Mayor Joe Zimmerman took his turn saying, “I think the historic element is a key to this. Second, I think the cultural element is essential.

There’s a real catch here in terms of a chance to preserve a historic element and match up with the cultural elements we know we need. Let’s look at the financial structure, address the funding, capital needs and O&M looking out five years.

“As part of that, let’s look at the major items on any facility and get more detail on what’s needed. It’s a negotiation. I think there’s room for us and the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation. Then FID has to look at the terms of conveyance. Let’s pull all that together and then look at the numbers,” the mayor concluded.

Bogard said he “needs to hear council consensus on the acquisition of the auditorium in order to move into negotiation” and he got it.

NEWS LCISD’s Terry High School makes the 2017 National Breakthrough School list Every year, the National Association of Secondary Schools Principal’s (NASSP) Breakthrough Schools program, identifies, recognizes and showcases middle level and high schools that serve large numbers of students living in poverty and are high achieving or dramatically improving student achievement.

Dr. Andree Osagie is the first-year principal at Terry.

As part of the honor, Dr. Osagie will participate in the McKinsey Management Program for School Leaders, a premier leadership development program exclusively for NASSP valued at nearly $5,000. Participants are part of a nationwide community of school leaders— sharing ideas and solutions in course forums and building relationships through group projects. Community for Education Foundation, nonprofit publisher of the Overcoming

Osagie Obstacles Life Skills Education Program, is a NASSP partner and will cover the cost of participation in the full threecourse program, which begins in November 2017 and runs through July 2018.

Osagie will also attend the first-ever National Principals Conference (NPC) which will take place July 9 – 11 in Philadelphia. Selection criteria are

based on a school’s documented success in implementing strategies aligned with the three core areas of Breaking Ranks II for middle level and high schools that have led to improved student achievement, and include the following: •Collaborative leadership: professional learning communities, shared leadership and student and staff leadership development; •Personalization: attention to all students, mentoring, and school/community connections; and •Curriculum, instruction, and assessment: access to rigorous coursework for all students, differentiated instruction with multiple assessments, data-based decision making and opportunities for career development.

The is actually a “redesignation” for Terry, which was first a Breakthrough School in 2011.

The BOOK NOOK Project 3015 Settlers Way Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 Come to Settlers Way Elementary and donate books!

We will be in the circle drive from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday April 29,2017 to drop off.

There will be a box in the front office of Settlers Way Elementary School to drop books off.

Girl Scout Cadette troop 19190, as well as Junior Troop 19430, would like to give kids an opportunity to read books. We will accept new and used books of any kind. These donated books would be given to: Orphanages, Hospitals and Low income schools. The silver award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn as a Cadette. This award takes a lot of time and effort, so please consider donating books to help us out. Contact: Ann Velasco: 832-455-8757 annve@windstream.net. Heather Rice: 832-754-1586 moderntuscan@yahoo.com

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

§ § §

FORT BEND COUNTY

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on March 22, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in May, 2017, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at 301 Jackson Street, William Travis Building, 1st Floor Meeting Room in the City of Richmond, Texas 77469, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Fort Bend and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

Acct # Order Issue Date

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14-DCV218625 01/06/17

345003001010090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PETE RIZZUTO, AKA PETERE 7 MARCH 16, 2017 RIZZUTO, ET AL

LOT 1, BLK 1, GATEWAY ACRES, SEC 3,VOL 5, PG 1*

$20,450.00

$5,100.00

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14-DCV218625 01/06/17

345003001030090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PETE RIZZUTO, AKA PETERE 7 MARCH 16, 2017 RIZZUTO, ET AL

LOT 3, BLK 1, GATEWAY ACRES, SEC 3, VOL 5, PG 1*

$15,310.00

$4,200.00

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14-DCV218625 01/06/17

345003001040090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. PETE RIZZUTO, AKA PETERE 7 MARCH 16, 2017 RIZZUTO, ET AL

LOT 4, BLK 1, GATEWAY ACRES, SEC 3, VOL 5, PG 1*

$52,930.00

$7,700.00

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15-DCV225910 02/08/17

003900000046090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 1 CHARLES MILLER, ET AL MARCH 16, 2017

UNDIVIDED 53% INT, MORE OR LESS, IN & TO, 46.083 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, HENERY JONES SURV, ABST 39, VOL 642, PG 79*

$35,840.00

$5,700.00

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15-DCV227944 01/06/17

315000025200090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. JOHNNIE L. GOODSON, ET AL 7 MARCH 16, 2017

LTS 20, 21 & 22, BLK 25, FRESNO, VOL 2, PG 5*

$23,670.00

$16,400.00

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16-DCV231794 02/07/17

005701220004090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. 10.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ARNOLD J TOSCANO, AKA 8 OUT OF LT 25, KENDALL SUBD, MARCH 16, 2017 ARNOLD J TOSCANO, JR., ET AL VOL 11, PG 423 & CLERK'S FILE NO 2004145688*

$110,650.00

$8,400.00

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16-DCV233363 12/21/16

460000612600090 FORT BEND COUNTY VS. DORIS 243.075 FT BY 66.00 FT, OUT OF HENDERSON, AKA DORIS B 7 LOT 612, MAGNOLIA PLACE, VOL 2, PG P & CLERK'S FILE NO MARCH 16, 2017 HENDERSON AKA DORIS HENDERSON LEWIS 83036058*

$54,080.00

$5,300.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Fort Bend County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, Juris Doctorate in 1980 from the under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and University of South Carolina. numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the She first worked as a Staff At- satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. torney for the Texas Department RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY of Community Affairs in Austin, TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT then moved to Meridian, Mississippi. She worked in the private THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY sector until 1994, focusing on TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO family law, probate, personal ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. injury, and criminal defense matters.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FORT BEND COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR Then from 1995 – 2006, she AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. served as the Chancery Court Judge of the 12th Chancery Court Dated at Richmond, Texas, March 22, 2017 District of Mississippi.

Katy Bar Association

Area attorneys are invited to the Tuesday, April 25, 2017 lunch meeting of the Katy Bar Association at 11:30 A.M. at Hasta la Pasta, 1450 W. Grand Parkway South, Katy.

The guest speaker is Sarah Springer. Her topic is Common Ethical Dilemmas Facing the Family Law Practitioner, Attorney shopping, relatives involvement, third party payors, co-respondents, and language barriers.

Sarah Springer has been practicing law since obtaining her

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Daniel William Voorhies Jr., Deceased, were issued on March 20, 2017, in Cause No. 17CPR-030006, pending in the County Court at Law No. Four (4), Fort Bend County, Texas, to: Lee M. Smith All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Lee M. Smith 17732 Highland Road, Suite G-136 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

Constable Mike Beard Fort Bend County, Texas By Deputy Notes:

DATED this 5th day of April , 2017.

Carolyn McDaniel Attorney for Lee M. Smith State Bar No.: 13514300 911 Front Street Richmond, Texas 77469-4439 Telephone: (281) 342-6541 Facsimile: (281) 940-8567 E-mail: cmcdaniellawfirm@gmail.com

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.

However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576

INDEPENDENT •APRIL 19, 2017 • Page 6

AUTOMOBILE: Toyota Prius ter than any mass-produced passenger vehicle without a plug.

Also, for 2017 Toyota added automatic emergency braking as standard equipment along with Toyota Safety Sense P driver assist technology.

Millimeter-wave radar and a camera sensor help detect pedestrians, vehicles, and lane markers in the surrounding area. When an obstacle is identified the system automatically applies braking if necessary

By BARBARA FULENWIDER The fourth-generation Toyota Prius enters its second year with a liftback that is one of eight Toyota hybrid models offered for 2017.

The Prius Four Touring was the test drive model and is among the eight that sets the bar high for hybrid fuel economy.

The 2017 Prius Eco model is anticipated to receive 58 city / 53 highway / 56 combined MPG EPAestimated fuel economy ratings. That would be bet-

City of Missouri City

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS DEPOSITORY BANK SERVICES RFA: # 17-165 The City of Missouri City, Texas is soliciting sealed applications from eligible and qualified banking institutions, with a physical location within the City’s municipal boundaries, to provide primary Depository Bank Services. Sealed applications will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in the Financial Services Department, City of Missouri City, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489, with applications to be opened at 2:00 P.M. on this date at this location.

The RFA will be available for download using the following link http://esbd.cpa.state. tx.us/. All prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory preapplication conference at the address shown above in Council Chambers on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. Questions concerning this RFA or requests for a copy of the RFA documents should be directed to Alan Phillips, Purchasing and Risk Manager, via e-mail at alan.phillips@missouricitytx.gov. The award of the Depository Bank Services contract is scheduled for consideration by the City Council of Missouri City, TX at its regularly scheduled meeting at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489, on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

to help avoid collisions.

The system includes the pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; lane departure alert with steering assist; full-speed dynamic radar cruise control and automatic high beams.

The Toyota Prius is offered in six model grades and the premium interior is distinguished by a wraparound dash design, formhugging seats, easy-to-use controls and enhanced visibility.

The Prius is also the most connected and entertaining, with three Entune multimedia systems available.

The latest version of Prius’ Hybrid Synergy Drive combines the output of a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/genPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Sansbury Boulevard at Grand Estates Drive to change the stop conditions at this intersection, Precinct 1.

The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk

City of Missouri City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS LOCATION/DATE: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Missouri City will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the City Council Chambers – 2nd Floor, City Hall Building, 1522 Texas Parkway (FM-2234), Missouri City, Texas at 7:00 p.m.

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The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.

Submitted by Laura Richard Fort Bend County Clerk CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on FEB 27, 2017 in cause numbered 14-DCV-219758 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. VIRGINIA WONG, in which a judgment was rendered on APRIL 14, 2015 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Fifty Five Cents ($6415.55); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on MAR 16, 2017 and will on MAY 2, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of VIRGINIA WONG to and in the following described Real Property LOT 5 IN BLOCK 2 OF REPLAT OF LEXINGTON COLONY SECTION FOUR,AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE 1013/B AND 1014/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS(PREMISES)THE STREET ADDRESS IS 1318 MUSSELBURGH COURT, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

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CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on MAR 2, 2017 in cause numbered 16-DCV-230721 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. JULIO CARLOS MARRON AND MARIA ROCIO MARRON, in which a judgment was rendered on AUGUST 12, 2016 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Eleven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars and Five Cents ($11837.05); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on Mar16, 2017 and will on May 2, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of JULIO CARLOS MARRON AND MARIA ROCIO MARRON to and in the following described Real Property LOT 19, IN BLOCK 1 OF COLONY OAKS SECTION ONE, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO(S). 1009/A AND 1009/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3314 CREEKSTONE DR. SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(PROPERTY) The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 240TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on MARCH 2, 2017 in cause numbered 16-DCV231219 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. MARY JANE E. OROZCO, in which a judgment was rendered on OCT 06, 2016 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Seven Thousand One Hundred Forty Two Dollars and Sixty Two Cents ($7142.62); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on APRIL 4, 2017 and will on MAY 2, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of MARY JANE E. OROZCO to and in the following described Real Property LOT NINE(9) IN BLOCK FIVE(5) OF LEXINGTON COLONY SECTION THREE-A(3A), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE 1856/A AND B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1229 AUTUMN VILLAGE DR, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459.

The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

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I have levied on February 14th, 2017 and will offer for sale on the 2 day of MAY, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant (s)JOE CLINTON DICKERSON, SR. had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT FIVE (5), IN BLOCK TWO (2), OF QUAIL GLEN, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 16 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 8619 QUAIL BURG LANE, MISSOURI CITY TEXAS TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

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SITE LOCATION: Sienna Plantation Sections 13A and 13B are subdivisions located within the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) to the north and south of Mount Logan and west of Waters Lake Boulevard, and part of the Sienna Plantation master planned community.

SITE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sienna Plantation Section 13A is described as being a 90.276 acre tract of land located in the David Fitzgerald League, A-25 and the William Hall League, A-31, in Fort Bend County, Texas; as recorded in plat number 20160177 of the Fort Bend County Official Public Records (FBCOPR); Sienna Plantation Section 13B is described as being a 15.591 acre tract of land located in the David Fitzgerald League, A-25 and the William Hall League, A-31, Fort Bend County, Texas, as recorded in plat number 20160176 of the FBCOPR. TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE: § 212.015.(c) If the proposed replat[s] requires a variance and is protested in accordance with this subsection, the proposed [replats] must receive, in order to be approved, the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the members present of the municipal planning commission or governing body, or both. For a legal protest, written instruments signed by the owners of at least 20 percent of the area of the lots or land immediately adjoining the [areas] covered by the proposed [replats] and extending 200 feet from those [areas], but within the original [subdivisions], must be filed with the municipal planning commission or governing body, or both, prior to the close of the public [hearings].

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Additional information and a map of the subject site are available for review at City Hall, Missouri City, Texas on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may call 281-403-8600 or email the Development Services Department-Planning Division at planning@missouricitytx.gov for further information.

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 434TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on FEB 27, 2017 in cause numbered 16-DCV-226551 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. GERMAN WOLFF. AND MARIA INES COOKLIN AKA MARIA COOKLIN WOLFF, in which a judgment was rendered on OCT 18, 2016 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred FortyThree Dollars and Forty Two Cents ($16,543.42); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ. I have levied upon the below listed property on MAR 16, 2017 and will on MAY 2, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of GERMAN WOLFF AND MARIA INES COOKLIN AKA MARIA COOKLIN WOLFF to and in the following described Real Property LOT THIRTEEN(13), BLOCK ONE (1) OF SWEETWATER,SECTION FOUR(4) AN ADDITION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE NO 1417/A AND 1417/B OF THE PLAT RECORDS FOR FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4711 MENLO PARK DR,SUGAR LAND ,TX 77479 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH

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CONSTABLE SALE Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution and/ or Order of Sale issued on JUNE 20, 2016 by the 400th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County, Texas in Cause # 14-DCV-217292 in favor of the plaintiff- CAMBRIDGE FALLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, recovered judgment amount for the sum of $6,613.69++++ costs as taxed on said execution and/ or order of sale and further the sum of executing the same.

I have levied on February 1st, 2017 and will offer for sale on the 2ND day of May, 2017 at the County Court house steps of Fort Bend County, Texas in the city of Richmond, Texas between the hours of Ten O’clock A.M. and Four O’clock P.M., and all rights, title, interests, and claims which the said Defendant ( s) - ARVEITTA EDGE had of in or to the following described Real Property situated in Fort Bend County, Texas; Legal Description: LOT TWENTYTHREE (23), IN BLOCK ONE (1), OF CAMBRIDGE FALLS, SECTION 2, AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT NO. 20070047 OF THE MAP/PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2019 LANSING COVE DRIVE, FRESNO, TEXAS 77545.

TERMS: CASH TIME: SALE TO BE HELD AT OR ABOUT 10:00 A.M. PLACE: 301 JACKSON ST., WILLIAM TRAVIS BUILDING, 1st FLOOR MEETING ROOM, RICHMOND TEXAS 77469.

Gary Majors, Constable Fort Bend County Precinct Two By: Sergeant C. McRae #132 Deputy Constable

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale issued by the clerk of the 268TH District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas on FEB 27, 2017 in cause numbered 15-DCV225432 styled First Colony Community Services Association, Inc.. vs. MATTHEW J. WELLS., in which a judgment was rendered on MAY 27, 2016 in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. for the sum of Seven Thousand Three Hundred Eight Dollars and thirty one Cent ($7,308.31); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on MAR 16, 2016 and will on MAY 2, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of MATTHEW J. WELLS to and in the following described Real Property.

LOT TWENTY FIFTY EIGHT (58), IN BLOCK TWO (2) OF LEXINGTON COLONY, SECTION THREE-C (3-C) A SUBDIVISION, IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN SLIDE 2007/A AND B OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of First Colony Community Services Association, Inc. Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

CONSTABLE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of a certain WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the clerk of the County Court at Law 1 of Fort Bend County, Texas on March 6, 2017 in cause numbered 08-CCV-035961 styled UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS vs. LINDA W. SCOTT, in which a judgment was rendered on NOV 7, 2008 in favor of UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS for the sum of Twenty Four Thousand One Five Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Twenty Two Cents ($24151.22); plus fees for posting notice of sale, publishing, costs of suit rendered by the court, legal fees, and all costs of executing this Writ.

I have levied upon the below listed property on April 4, 2017 and will on May 2, 2017 Tuesday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, all the Right, Title, and Interest of Linda W. Scott to and in the following described Real Property LOT TWENTY-FIVE(25),IN BLOCK 1, OF CREEKSHIRE,SECTION ONE(1) AN ADDITION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS,ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN in volume 34, page 4 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, commonly known as 3538 MEADOW CREST LN,SUGAR LAND, TX 77478 The above sale to be made by me to satisfy the above described judgment in favor of UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS Plaintiff, and the proceeds applied to the satisfaction thereof.

LOCATION: FORT BEND COUNTY TRAVIS BLDG 1ST FLR MEETING ROOM 301 JACKSON RICHMOND, TX 77469 DATE: MAY 2, 2017 TIME: APPROX. 11:00 am BY: SGT M. KUTACH TREVER J. NEHLS Constable Pct. 4 Fort Bend County, Texas

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